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Currently, with economic concerns impacting how we live and where we live, cottages will, I predict, have a comeback. They are usually smaller and more compact, but pack a lot of comfortable living space. A canvas wall hanging in the Spring 2012 "The Lakeside Collection" says it well: "Love grows well in Little Houses." This was true throughout the history of the United States, until the past 50 years, and it is true currently.

No offense, anyone, but a family of five in a three story, 10 room home has to work harder to keep in touch and to interact. That same family, in a five room, one story cottage or other small house, is closer, both in proximity, as well, I would suggest, as in emotional closeness. For this reason, as well as for economic necessity, small, cozy homes will be the prominent choice for middle income families in the future, as well as for empty-nesters and individuals who prefer a small home to an apartment or condo.

I love cottages of all kinds. My favorite cottage is one made of stone with a steeply pitched roof. I prefer a cottage that is close to water, whether it is a lake, bayou, coastal area or river. However, a cottage located close to the center of a commercial neighborhood is also appealing to me.

If you love cottages or other smaller homes, please join us in all things cottage, here at Cottage Dreamer. Thousands of small homes are out there ready to be custom-fit to your needs. They abound in small towns as well as in cities throughout the U.S.

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Pleasant day-dreams! Phebe


Friday, March 16, 2012

Day-Tripping in the Texas Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country abounds with small towns that are wonderful places to explore one's love of cottages, to see what local life is like in the "Hill Country," and to sample the fun events of each town.

Today, March 16, 2012 was such a trip for me.  A friend and I went to Llano, the county seat of Llano County, west of Austin.  Many of you know about Llano and have been there.  Those of you from outside of Texas may not know about Llano.
  Llano, A Main Street City

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Before I tell about my trip, let me share with some folks who are local about tomorrow's fun
event in Llano.  Tomorrow from 1-3 p.m. in the historic business district there is an event: 

"Sample Delectable Desserts and Enter to Win a Gift Certificate" . 

This event is sponsored by the Llano Main Street and the Llano County Journal. 

You may:
Pick up a ballot at LanTex Theater.
Visit each of the 9 restaurants and sample a dessert. 
Have your ballot initialed at each location. 
Choose the ONE restaurant whose dessert you liked the best.
Return your ballot to the LanTex Theater by 3:30 pm. on 3/17/12.
At 4 p.m. a drawing will be held for a gift certificate.  You don't have to be present to win.

 
This sounds like great fun on a Spring day.  Hope some of you are able to attend.

Below is the "Berry Street Bakery" one of the "sample sites".
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Today the spring flowers were wonderful:  miles of Texas Bluebonnets on Rts. 1431 and  29, and spring trees, flowers,  and bushes in full bloom in Llano. 
Beautiful Bridal Wreath
Blue Bonnets near the Museum


Our first stop was at the Llano Visitor and Tourism Center housed in the Railroad Depot Building. 

Llano residents appear to have an appreciation for their town's history and they have preserved and re-purposed many of the early buildings.  

Nearby the Railway Depot Building  is the museum, some renovated homes, a "Hotel" overlooking the river, and a rustic cabin, all on the Rt. 29 side of the Llano River. 

Over the next two blogs we will look at some of the quaint buildings, businesses, and the Llano Courthouse Square.  

Hope you enjoy the tour of Llano half as much as I did today.

Remember...Allow a little fun into your life.

                                                    Until Next Time, 

                                                    Hugs, Phebe    


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